Reading books on leadership


Results-oriented Deputy Production Manager with 27+ years of experience in production management, manufacturing operations, quality assurance, and team leadership across the printing-flexible packaging and steel industries. Proven expertise in production planning, process improvement, cost reduction, productivity enhancement, and achieving safety and quality targets. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Strong ability to optimize plant performance, improve OEE, reduce downtime, and deliver operational excellence while meeting customer requirements and business objectives.
• Manage overall shop floor operations.
• Achieve daily production targets.
• Ensure product quality and process compliance.
• Optimize manpower and machine utilization.
•Maintain safe working practices and PPE
compliance.
• Minimize downtime, rejection, and wastage.
•Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality,
and stores.
• Monitor productivity and OEE.
• Implement 5S, Lean, and Kaizen activities.
• Control production costs and improve efficiency.
•Train, coach, and develop supervisors and
operators.
• Review daily KPIs and prepare production reports.
• Duties & Responsibilities:
•Support the Plant/Production Manager in daily
operations.
• Plan and monitor production schedules.
Ensure production, quality, cost, and delivery
targets are met.
•Lead and supervise supervisors and shop floor
teams.
•Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and
company policies.
•Coordinate with maintenance, quality, stores, and
planning departments.
• Analyze production data and prepare MIS reports.
• Optimize manpower and machine utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Reduce downtime, rejection, and production costs.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate team performance.
• Handle customer audits and internal audits.
• Duties & Responsibilities :
•Supervise incoming, in-process, and final
inspections.
•Ensure products meet quality standards and
specifications.
• Lead the inspection team and assign work.
•Review inspection reports and maintain quality
records.
• Identify defects and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production, QA, and customers.
•Ensure compliance with ISO and quality
procedures.
• Handle customer complaints and quality issues.
•Monitor measuring instruments and calibration
status.
• Conduct root cause analysis for defects.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Production planning and control
Manufacturing operations
Team management and leadership
Process improvement
Quality assurance and control
Machine utilization optimization
Root cause analysis
Inventory and material management
Safety and compliance management
Preventive maintenance coordination
Communication and reporting
Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen knowledge
ERP/SAP and MS Office
Cost control and productivity improvement
Customer focus and result orientation
Reading books on leadership
Productivity and personal development
Staying updated on manufacturing trends and industry best practices Listening to motivational and educational podcasts